named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Direct Family Support Grant
Provides financial assistance to immediate families of pediatric cancer patients for unplanned expenses such as utilities, rent, transportation, medical equipment, and funeral costs
Endowment Fund
Permanent fund aimed at reaching $1 million by 2030 to ensure sustainable, long-term support for families facing pediatric cancer
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 2 activities
- Direct financial assistance to families affected by pediatric cancerProvides direct financial aid to families in New York for unplanned expenses related to pediatric cancer, including gas, lodging, medical equipment, utilities, car insurance, meals, home repairs, and funeral costs. Since 2010, has distributed approximately $500,000 directly to families from funds raised.
- Endowment fund for sustainable family supportManages a permanent endowment fund designed to generate sustainable annual income for supporting families affected by pediatric cancer. Projects that a fully funded $1 million endowment will yield $40,000 to $50,000 per year in support.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Community fundraising eventsOrganizes and runs community-based fundraising events with volunteer support to generate financial resources for families affected by pediatric cancer and related programs.
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Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
- Funding pediatric cancer researchSupports research initiatives aimed at preventing and eliminating pediatric cancer through targeted funding. This includes financial support for research as part of the organization’s mission to reduce future cases.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$200K
Contributions & grants$196K98%
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Investment income——
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$198K
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balance sheet
Total assets$197K
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Net assets$197K
7 years on record · 2018–2025 · YoY revenue +21.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 4
- CHELSEY SMITH — DIRECTOR
- FRED VANDERZEE — DIRECTOR
- HUNTER SHERWOOD — DIRECTOR
- JUSTON SMITH — DIRECTOR
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Chelsey Smith Partner — Board member
- Chrissy Jackson Partner — Secretary of the board of directors
- Fred Vanderzee Partner — Founding member of the organization
- Hunter Sherwood Partner — Board member
- Juston Smith Partner — Board member
- Kyle Mosher Partner — President of the board of directors, involved in organizational leadership and family outreach
- Lindsay Hart Partner — Treasurer of the board of directors
- Scott Sherwood Partner — Vice President of the board of directors
- Tina Sherwood Partner — Board member responsible for logistics and family outreach
- Trumansburg Varsity Football Partner — Football team members volunteered at the Annual Run For Gold 5K, assisting with parking.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Volunteer-Driven Operations to Maximize Family Support 124 orgsmethodology: volunteer-driven_modelBy relying on board members and volunteers to contribute time, expertise, and personal resources, the organization minimizes administrative costs and redirects savings toward direct support for families, because lower overhead increases the proportion of funds that can be used for mission-critical assistance.shared approach: 100% Direct Funding Model →
- Endowment-Based Financial Sustainability 100 orgsmethodology: endowment-based_sustainabilityBy establishing a permanent endowment fund, the organization ensures uninterrupted support for families facing pediatric cancer, because it reduces dependence on annual fundraising and insulates operations from revenue fluctuations.shared approach: Perpetual Endowment Model →
- Direct Financial Assistance for Crisis Mitigation 69 orgsmethodology: direct_financial_support_for_crisis_mitigationBy providing targeted financial aid to families coping with pediatric cancer, the organization reduces the burden of lost income, medical travel, and living expenses, because direct economic relief stabilizes households during treatment and improves capacity to focus on care.shared approach: Direct Financial Relief →
- Comprehensive Family Support Paired with Research Funding 8 orgsmethodology: comprehensive_family_support_and_research_fundingBy providing financial and emotional assistance to families while simultaneously funding research into pediatric cancer, the organization addresses both immediate crises and long-term systemic causes, because dual investment in care and science creates a synergistic impact on family well-being and disease prevention.shared approach: Integrated Research and Family Support →